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NCT07842991RecruitingPhase 3

Clinical Evaluation of a Toothpaste for Dental Plaque Reduction and Prevention of Gum Problems

Clinical Evaluation of a Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste Versus a 67% Bicarbonate Toothpaste and Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste for Dental Plaque Reduction and Prevention of Gum Problems: a Six-month Clinical Study in Italy

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 25 Sept 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

Qualified subjects will be enrolled and randomized to either one of the three study groups described above based on their initial modified gingivitis and plaque scores. Subjects will be instructed to use the products according to the instructions provided. Subjects will return to the dental office for evaluation after three months and six months of product use. All subjects will be followed for adverse events throughout the study.

Status (registry)
Recruiting
Phase (registry)
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
120 (estimated)
First submitted
21 Sept 2026
Start date
20 Jul 2026
Primary completion date
Jan 2027
Lead sponsor
Colgate Palmolive
NCT number
NCT07842991

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional · Phase 3
  • Planned participants: 120
  • From 20 Jul 2026 to the primary completion date, Jan 2027
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Prior treatment

  • Use of antibiotics any time during the one month prior to entry into the study.
  • Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry into the study.
  • Received a dental prophylaxis in the two weeks prior to your initial examination.

Other illness

  • Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility), and/or
  • History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients.
  • If you with an existing medical condition which prohibits you from not eating or drinking for periods of up to 4 hours.
  • History of drug abuse

Other

  • Orthodontic bands.
  • Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity.
  • Extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone.
  • Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment
  • Having taken any prescription medicines that might interfere with the study outcome.
  • Self-reported pregnant or breast feeding an infant.

Who the study is looking for

  • Subjects, ages 18-70, inclusive.
  • Availability for the six-month duration of the study.
  • Good general health.
  • Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Modified Gingivitis Index.
  • Initial plaque index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index.
  • Signed Informed Consent Form

Age in the registry: 18 years to 70 years · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Clinica Odontoiatrica Montesani
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RomaItalyRecruiting

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